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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 51

Question 51

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: Without ________ words he accused him directly of treachery

  1. A.amending
  2. B.modifying
  3. C.mixing
  4. D.mincing
  5. E.meaning
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (mincing)

Explanation

'Not to mince words' means to speak plainly and directly, matching 'accused him directly'.